Role Summary
Bio Packaging Technician (2nd Shift: 2:00pm - 10:30pm) in Lincoln, NE. Work as part of a team operating biological packaging lines. Operate packaging equipment and related tasks, and maintain accurate documentation of all tasks. Maintain a positive attitude and good attendance while collaborating with others.
Responsibilities
- Record Keeping and Documentation
- Maintain and complete accurate records (timecards, batch records, logbooks, etc.).
- Equipment
- Operate assigned equipment, i.e., PLC controlled packaging line, vision system, etc.
- Clean production equipment and facilities.
- Set-up/ disassemble production equipment.
- Operate specific in-process devices associated with the equipment.
- Operate material handling devices, electric pallet jack, manual pallet jacks, and hi-lifts.
- Apply the metric system to assigned process calculations.
- SOPs / cGMPs
- Follow all SOPs/cGMPs applicable to the area.
- Apply proper housekeeping techniques.
- Follow proper dress and secondary gowning policy.
- Safety
- Practice good safety techniques in the manufacturing area, including lock-out/Tag-out procedures.
- Read and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs).
- Properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required per SOPs, i.e. safety shoes, safety glasses, respirators, gloves, hearing protection, etc.
- Decision Making
- Delegate questionable issues upward.
- Follow directions either written, or oral.
- Know when to stop the process for anomalies.
- Learn to identify "out-of-spec" material.
- Process
- Familiar with production/ process flow.
- Know proper staging and storage location for supplies and equipment.
- Learn key terminology associated with Biological Manufacturing.
- Communications
- Communicate effectively with peers and supervisor.
- Apply appropriate communication techniques for teamwork.
- Personal Computer Skills
Education
- H.S. Diploma or equivalent required.
Qualifications
- Required: Language skills - able to read and interpret procedures.
- Required: Math Skills - ability to apply general math skills.
- Required: Has a basic understanding of mechanical skills and has used various hand tools.
- Required: Meets the physical requirements of the job.
- Preferred: Technical school certificate, or 1-2 yrs. college.
- Preferred: Minimum of one year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Preferred: Experience with vision systems and robotic fillers.
- Preferred: Knowledge of PC using Windows based applications.
Skills
Additional Requirements
- Physical demands: Prolonged standing; routine lifting 20-40 lbs, and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs; ability to work flexible hours and overtime; ability to move up and down stairs/ladders.
- Work Environment: Exposure to cleaning chemicals, product dust/particulate, and loud noise.